You can pick up decent set of touring skins for around $150 but how long they last you depends on usage and how well you take care of them. Here’s a useful video from big mountain snowboarding legend Xavier de Le Rue on how to choose the right skins for your purposes and how to keep them in tiptop shape increase longevity.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....